CS 330 Chapter 1

False

A microcomputer architecture and organization relationship is not very close.

True

A particular architecture may span many years and encompass a number of different computer models, its organization changing with changing technology.

system bus

A common example of system interconnection is by means of a ________, consisting of a number of conducting wires to which all the other components attach.

system bus

A common example of system interconnection is by means of a __________. A. register B. system bus C. data transport D. control device

True

A computer is a complex system.

True

A computer must be able to process, store, move, and control data.

False

A computer organization does not need to be designed to implement a particular architectural specification.

False

Historically the distinction between architecture and organization has not been an important one.

True

Interfaces between the computer and peripherals is an example of an organizational attribute.

architectural

It is a(n) _________ design issue whether a computer will have a multiply instruction. A. architectural B. memory C. elementary D. organizational

organizational

It is a(n) _________ issue whether the multiply instruction will be implemented by a special multiply unit or by a mechanism that makes repeated use of the add unit of the system. A. architectural B. memory C. mechanical D. organizational

architecture

Computer _________ refers to those attributes that have a direct impact on the logical execution of a program. A. organization B. specifics C. design D. architecture

False

Computer organization refers to attributes of a system visible to the programmer.

rapid

Computer technology is changing at a __________ pace. A. slow B. slow to medium C. rapid D. non-existent

control unit

The _________ controls the operation of the CPU and hence the computer.

main memory

The _________ stores data. A. system bus B. I/O C. main memory D. control unit

System/370

The __________ architecture is the architecture of IBM's mainframe product line.

I/O

The __________ moves data between the computer and its external environment. A. data transport B. I/O C. register D. CPU interconnection

ALU

The __________ performs the computer's data processing functions. A. Register B. CPU interconnection C. ALU D. system bus

Data storage

The basic functions that a computer can perform are: data processing, data movement, control, and _________.

data communications

When data are moved over longer distances, to or from a remote device, the process is known as __________. A. data communications B. registering C. structuring D. data transport

False

When data are moved over longer distances, to or from a remote device, the process is known as data transport.

I/O

When data are received from or delivered to a device that is directly connected to the computer, the process is known as __________.

Organizational

Control signals, interfaces between the computer and peripherals, and the memory technology used are all examples of _________ attributes.

hierarchical

A __________ system is a set of interrelated subsystems. A. secondary B. hierarchical C. complex D. functional

system interconnection

A _________ is a mechanism that provides for communication among CPU, main memory, and I/O. A. system interconnection B. CPU interconnection C. peripheral D. processor

microprogrammed

A __________ control unit operates by executing micro-instructions that define the functionality of the control unit.

peripheral

An I/O device is referred to as a __________. A. CPU B. control device C. peripheral D. register

I/O mechanisms

Architectural attributes include __________ . A. I/O mechanisms B. control signals C. interfaces D. memory technology used

True

Both the structure and functioning of a computer are, in essence, simple.

False

Changes in computer technology are finally slowing down.

True

Changes in technology not only influence organization but also result in the introduction of more powerful and more complex architectures.

CPU

Often referred to as processor the ________ controls the operation of the computer and performs its data processing functions.

True

The number of bits used to represent various data types is an example of an architectural attribute.

CPU

The four main structural components of the computer are: main memory, I/O, system interconnection, and __________.

True

The hierarchical nature of complex systems is essential to both their design and their description.

Architectural

The instruction set, the number of bits used to represent various data types, I/O mechanisms and techniques for addressing memory are all examples of _________ attributes.

ALU

The major structural components of the CPU are: control unit, register, CPU interconnection, and __________.

Organizational

_________ attributes include hardware details transparent to the programmer. A. Interface B. Organizational C. Memory D. Architectural

Function

_________ is the operation of each individual component as part of the structure.

Structure

_________ is the way in which the components are interrelated.

registers

_________ provide storage internal to the CPU. A. Control units B. ALUs C. Main memory D. Registers

Computer Organization

_________ refers to the operational units and their interconnections that realize the architectural specifications.

Computer Architecture

__________ refers to those attributes of a system visible to a programmer.